Residential Counsellor

**TITLE**: Full-Time Residential Counsellor

**POSITION STATUS**: Full Time - Permanent (Union)

**SCHEDULE**: Wednesday to Sunday 3pm-11pm

**REPORTS TO**: Program Manager

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The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (BRCCED) is a provincial leader in the Deaf community. Our mission is to provide care and opportunities in a communication-rich environment that enhances the quality of life of those we serve. We are a highly motivated collaborative team on a mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We take a person centred approach to serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community that aims to support and make a positive difference. Our perks include but is not limited to extended health coverage, exposure to Deaf culture, ASL classes, comprehensive training library, internal progression, and an opportunity to give back to the community.

Our Programs support Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind adults some of whom have complex behavioural, developmental and/or mental health diagnoses. This position is responsible for the daily activities of the Anne Penney Program (APP) program, and will work with the Program Manager and the Milton team to ensure the highest quality of care and services for everyone we serve.

PRIMARY DUTIES
- Ensure that activities and daily support approaches are in accordance with agency mission, vision, values, strategic direction and policies with a goal of ensuring the highest quality of care
- Ensure person-centered quality service, and achievement of program and individual service goals
- Administer medications consistent with Organization's policies & procedures
- Consistently comply with clinical and program plans including daily activity schedule
- Implement ISP/PDP goals; track & report on progress
- Promote an evidence-based, best practice approach to care
- Advocate on behalf of individuals and their specific needs/goals
- Understand and be able to work with Behavioural Support Plans, PRN's and medical protocols
- Work collaboratively with team and individual's service team; dedicating one-self to excellent service
- Utilize community resources & liaise with community members
- Documentation - communication logs, reports, etc.
- Teach, coach, mentor - life skills, daily activity schedules and community involvement
- Plan and execute activities for/with clients

QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in human services related fields or three (3) years' experience working in a residential setting with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs and/or dual diagnosis that includes autism, down syndrome, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorders and complex behaviours
- Knowledge and experience working within the Deaf community and fluency in ASL OR strong commitment to engage in professional development to build skill and knowledge in ASL, Deaf culture and supporting Deaf or hard of hearing individuals and their community
- Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario Review Board orders Successful experience liaising with clinical professionals
- Current Quality Assurance Measures, Safe Management, Medication Administration, and WHMIS certification and be able to actively participate in all trainings
- Demonstrated leadership, creative problem solving abilities; good judgement and critical thinker
- Excellent communication, literacy and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and experience with report writing and data entry
- Experience managing nutritional needs of clients
- Current Quality Assurance Measures, Safe Management, Medication Administration, and WHMIS certification and be able to actively participate in all trainings
- Innovation, initiative and integrity
- Demonstrated experience in computer literacy (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Valid Ontario Full G Driver's License and clean driving record
- French language/LSQ an asset

**Posting Date**: March 8, 2023 Closing Date: March 18, 2023 Start Date: April 3, 2023